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Feature Writer: Uni Blake
Uni Blake, Toxicologist, Uni Blake

Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals are everywhere we look. Cloning, xenotransplantation and genetically modified organisms may be in the news but their science is also in your food, home and body.

Pharmaceuticals are now developed using biotechnology and genetically modified bacteria, yeast, milk, eggs and fungi. We can produce corn that does not require pesticide use, solve the donor organ shortage problem, and other changes once only science fiction.

Browse articles, enter in a discussions and/or email me with your suggestions, questions or thoughts on the controversial subjects related to biology, technology, medicine, food science and agriculture from generic drugs to gene splicing.

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Alcohol Affects Brain Function

In: Pharmacology

Alcohol addiction treatment should manage both the chemical change and the psychosocial factors thta brought on the addiction. more...

Legalizing Marijuana

In: Pharmacology

Besides the commonly known harmful effects of smoking marijuana, pot smokers could be increasing their risk of developing cancer. more...

Brain Death and Abortion

In: Bioethics

The questions of when life begins and when life ends have polarized opinions on abortion and end of life issues. Can the criteria used to define brain death serve both? more...

Using Viruses in Cancer Treatment

In: Pharmacology

Viruses are notorious for killing healthy cells creating havoc in healthy individuals. Can the same viruses be tamed to destroy cancer cells and treat cancer? more...

Drinking Water Affects Flu Susceptibility

In: Toxicology

Commonly found arsenic can affect the body's immune response to the Influenza virus. more...

Hope After a Cancer Diagnosis

In: Pharmacology

Cancer drugs targeting the eukaryotic translation initiation factor gene offers hope in cancer treatment. more...

Risks Associated with Herbal Dietary Supplements

In: Biotech/Pharmaceuticals (general)

The public generally views supplements as safe but the safety is mostly based on traditional and not scientific experience. more...

Creating the Flu Vaccine

In: Pharmacology

Influenza vaccines are made after researchers determine the strain of virus creating the endemic or pandemic. This process uses chicken eggs. more...

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